pattern Grading

Do you need to grade a sewing pattern?

Pattern grading adjusts the size of a clothing pattern to different body sizes without altering the original style and proportion. This process ensures that garments fit consistently across a range of sizes, maintaining both comfort and aesthetic appeal. Through precise techniques and specialized tools, pattern grading adapts designs to suit diverse body shapes, making them inclusive and versatile. Whether creating a size range for ready-to-wear collections or custom-tailored pieces, accurate grading is essential for achieving high-quality results and satisfying customer needs. Digital pattern grading offers unmatched precision and efficiency in resizing clothing patterns. Here are the key benefits:

Accuracy: Digital tools eliminate manual errors, ensuring patterns are graded to exact measurements.

Time-Saving: The process is significantly faster than traditional methods, allowing for quicker production timelines.

Consistency: Digital grading ensures uniformity across all sizes, preserving the integrity of the original design.

Flexibility: Patterns can be easily adjusted for various size charts or customized needs, enhancing adaptability for different markets.

Cost-Effective: Reduces material waste and labor costs associated with manual grading.

Eco-Friendly: Minimizes paper use by storing and sharing patterns digitally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our services.

Can you grade a garment when I’ve already got the basic pattern?

Yes, just send me the base pattern file and I will do the grading for you.

Can you send me the grade as a pdf with separate layers?

Yes, I can also send you the layers in different colours or with different stitches so that you can tell the difference between the sizes.

Are you limited in how many sizes you can grade?

No, you decide how many sizes you need. But there are some patterns, for example, that don’t work very well in large sizes and sometimes need to be adjusted. I can advise you on this.

What format do you send the files?

The files can be sent as an industry standard .dxf file in AAMA and ASTM and also as a printable .pdf (A0 or A4)

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